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Physical Impairment Classification - Pages
How to get classified
The National Sport Organisations run classification for athletes with a physical impairment in Australia. If you would like to get classified for Para-sport, please contact your…
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Who is eligible for Para-sport? - Pages
The 10 eligible impairments the International Paralympic Committee included in Para-sport:
Vision Impairment
Intellectual impairment
Physical impairment
Co-ordination impairments (3) (hypertonia, ataxia, athetosis)
Limb Loss or Deficiency
Leg Length difference …
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Classifications FAQs - Pages
Am I eligible? Who competes in Paralympic sport?
There are ten impairments that the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) includes in Para Sport. These ten types of impairments are either physical,…
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Classification - Pages
Without classification there is no Para–sport. It is crucial to the integrity and fairness of Para–sport competition.
Classification determines which athletes are eligible to compete and how they are grouped…
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The Start Line - Pages
THE START LINE
Your Para-sport
journey begins here
The Start Line is Paralympics Australia’s dedicated home for information, guidance and opportunities for thriving Para-athletes to begin or continue their Para-sport…
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Team Policies - Pages
Team Policies in PDF Format
1.1 Concussion Management (PDF)1.2 Smoking & Alcohol (PDF)1.3 Attending Other Sports Policy (PDF)2.1 People Protection (PDF)2.2 Family Communications and Use of Mobile Phones (PDF)2.3 Use…
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Unprecedented Access: Ground-Breaking Documentary 'Forged In Steel' Premieres On Nine - News
Paralympics Australia, the Nine Network and Good Shout are proud to announce the premiere of a ground-breaking documentary which offers unprecedented access behind the scenes of the Australian Steelers Wheelchair…
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Para-sport FAQs - Pages
How do I “Get Involved” in Paralympic Sport or Get Classified
There are lots of ways to support the Paralympic movement! First, make sure you check out the Paralympics Australia…
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Paris 2024 Resources - Pages
Record-Breakers, Change-Makers: Australian Paralympic Team Finalised For Paris 2024
The compelling stories of 160 athletes across 17 sports will form the next chapter of Australia’s vibrant Paralympic story at the…
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